Where authentic Arctic living meets high-end, honest cuisine, an exquisite boutique hotel experience nestled in the vast, magnificent landscape of Finnmark, Northern Norway.
Trasti and Trine
@ Trasti and Trine
@ Trasti and Trine
Far enough from the centre of Alta to offer a deep connection with the wild Arctic elements, yet conveniently accessible, this destination embodies the ‘good life’ through close relationships with nature, animals, and incredible food.
Owners Trasti and Trine invite guests to share their unique life: one defined by the rhythm of their energetic pack of huskies and the rich bounty of the surrounding land. It is a place where every element—from the architecture to the plate—is infused with authenticity and a deep respect for local tradition and sustainability. From the silent, star-filled Polar Night of winter to the bright, endless daylight of summer, Trasti & Trine offers an immersive and deeply personal stay unlike any other.
The experience is centred around adventure and flavour. Days are spent on the frozen river ice or through the whispering forest on a dog sled, guided by expert mushers. Evenings revolve around the stone oven, where chefs craft honest, pure flavours using local ingredients—reindeer from the mountain plain, fresh fish from the fjord, and wild berries from the forest just behind the house. Staying here is not just booking a room; it’s being welcomed into a warm, sustainable home in the heart of the Norwegian wilderness.
Why Experience Trasti and Trine?
Whether you seek a thrilling Arctic adventure or a quiet retreat focused on world-class gastronomy, Trasti & Trine offers a tailor-made, high-quality experience.
Expect:
- World-Class Dogsledding: Immediate access to guided dogsledding excursions right from the property, led by experienced mushers and their energetic, beloved huskies.
- Boutique Accommodation: Stay in unique, high-standard rooms decorated with local Norwegian interior, offering views upwards to the heavens (ideal for Northern Lights viewing) and deep into the forest.
- Arctic Gastronomy: Dine on authentic, unique cuisine focused on pure, honest flavours, sourced almost entirely from local produce using techniques involving fire, stone, wood, and smoke.
- Year-Round Immersion: Experience the dramatic shift in seasons, from the darkness of the Polar Night (optimal for Northern Lights) to the boundless light of the Midnight Sun.
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We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
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We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
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We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
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